United Way interview questions

First a phone interview . If you pass that then it will be, STAR panel interview with 3 or 4 people that will be over you. They ask you questions about situations at previous jobs.

I applied online immediately after the role was posted. The interview process was quick lasting about 3 weeks. The first two interviews went very well although the questions were easy. I got along immediately with the team I would be working with and I was asked for a final round interview with the departments VP as the final round interview which is when things took a negative turn. She didn't introduce herself, and jumped right into explaining the main priority for the role was having someone who was either from NYC or previously worked in NYC in the role (Which was not mentioned on job description, and while my resume very clearly showcased I did not have this experience, as someone who was moving from another city I confirmed in the first two interviews this wouldn't be a setback for the role, and was told NYC experience would not relevant for the role). She asked what my experience was working in these communities. While I was clearly shocked as I was just hearing this was a main priority and requirement for the first time in a final round interview, I suddenly became unable to understand why I was ever chosen as a candidate in the first place with this being the top priority. I very professionally explained my previous experience with moving to a large USA city working in a new role and how I thrived int it. She asked one additional question, also explaining that she felt experience with this specific skill was a top priority, and again it was the first time I was hearing this information being relevant as it wasn't mentioned in the job description or previous interviews. After I once again answered very professionally highlighting my skills and experience for the question, she immediately followed up with telling me that none of the experience on my resume was relevant (which was odd as I was moving from a similar organization and was doing the a very similar job there with almost 5 years of experience) and that she is going to move on from my candidacy. The interview lasted less than 8 minutes. I was not given a chance to be heard or explain my skill set, experiences or why I felt I was going to be a great fit for the role. I then never heard back from the HR person when I followed up after the interview asking for a formal update regarding my application. Overall, this made the entire process a very negative experience, and ultimately I am disappointed in United Way NYC's lack of equitable hiring practices which showcases that their websites mission statement for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not being fulfilled by VP level roles. It does make me sad to see an agency have leadership that is not in tune with their teams and departments, especially an organization with as great of a reputation as the United Way.